The flight distance from Horn Island Airport (HID) in Horn Island, Australia to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 14,352 kilometers (8,918 miles / 7,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:42 in Horn Island, it's 13:42 in Nice. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Horn Island (HID) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Horn Island Airport (HID) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.